Staff

Ore Pablos

Founder, Director of State Black Program

• Wildfire Volleyball Director/Founder 2004  – Present
• Head Coach for 12U and 15U ages groups  – Present
• Middles/Libero Positional Coach – present
• Lynn University Assistant Coach – 2015- present
• Cypress Bay High School Head Varsity Coach 2017- present
• Nova South Eastern Assistant Coach 2013-2015
• Florida Region  High Performance  Assistant Coach 2013 – present
• National HP evaluator
• The Sagemont School Varsity and Jv Varsity
• Everglades Varsity and JV
• Tri County Volleyball Co-founder
• St Bonaventure Middle School 
• St Marks Middle School
• 25 years of volleyball coaching experience that includes tots, juniors, and college level athletes

Albert Sturgeon

Director of National Program

Albert Sturgeon comes to Wildfire with a wealth of experience as a player, high school, club and collegiate coach. 

As a player he led his high school team Miami Sunset Senior High to two county championships and two undefeated seasons in 1992 and 1993.

As a high school assistant coach from 1993-2001 he help lead his alma mater Miami Sunset to 9 district titles (1993-2001), 5 regional championships  (93, 95, 97, 00, 01),2 state runner-ups (00, 01), and 2 state championships (93, 95). 

After his high school coaching career Albert excepted a position as an assistant coach at St. Thomas University from 2001-2005 where he help lead the bobcats to 1 Florida Sun Conference title (01), 2 NAIA Regional XIV Championships (01, 03), 2 NAIA National Championship Appearances (01, 03), and 2 top 25 NAIA Final Poll Appearances. 

As a head coach at St. Thomas University he captured Florida Sun Conference Coach of the Year honors in his first collegiate head coaching position at St. Thomas University in 2006. 

He led the Bobcats to two conference tournament appearances before he resigned in 2007 to finish his degree in sports and fitness from Florida International University. 

In 2013 he became the first coach to win the prestigious Junior Olympic Open National Championship, a feat never accomplished by any coach in the tri-county area. 

Coach Sturgeon currently coaches at Pine Crest School where he has won 4 district championships (14, 15, 17, 19 ) 2 regional championship (14, 17) 1 state runner-up (14) and a State Appearance in (17) . He has also been named Broward County “Coach of the year” in (14, 17).

Corey Sarubbi

Director of Recruiting

Selene Teitelbaum

Director I AM! Volleyball Program

Selene joined Wildfire Volleyball Academy in 2019. She is one of our National Team Coaches and Club Directors and oversees the I AM Volleyball Program. 

Before joining Wildfire, she coached collegiate volleyball for 20 years, most recently at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale.  Before moving to Florida from Minnesota, she coached at Winona State University, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and Bemidji State University where she received her Master’s of Science in Sports Studies. Selene is a California native and played collegiate volleyball at University of California- Santa Cruz and went on to play pro beach volleyball after graduating.  She later became the head coach at UC Santa Cruz where she coached for 6 years finishing with two back to back 20 win seasons.

Selene is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, a CrossFit Level II Coach and holds certifications in Kettlebell Training, Olympic Lifting and Nutrition.  If she’s not in the gym coaching, you can find her on the beach playing volleyball, at the CrossFit gym, playing pickleball, or at home with her husband and two dachshunds working on DIY home improvement projects.

Perla Sicard

Communications & Social Media

Claire Behan

Assistant Director

14 Years of volleyball experience

4 Years of coaching experience

• Assistant Director (Wildfire Volleyball) – Present
• Head Coach (Wildfire Volleyball) – Present
• Coach (USA South Volleyball) – 2023
• Assistant Coach of the Year Award
• 13 Mizuno
• 15 Mizuno AAUs
• Youth Academy
• Head Coach (Rival Volleyball) – 2020, 2021, 2022
• 14 Regional
• 16U State
• Setter Training
• All Skills Clinics

Head Coach JV Boys (Spanish River High School) – 2022

Head Coach (American Heritage Middle School, Delray Campus) – 2021

Child Athletic Development Assistant Trainer (Chadwicks Fitness) – 2019

Williamson County Parks and Recreation Volleyball Camp Counselor – 2019

NCAA Division 1 Student Athlete (Jacksonville State University) – 2018, 2019

NCAA Division 2 Student Athlete (Lynn University) – 2020, 2021

Marcos Medina

Assistant Director

Marcos Medina is a seasoned volleyball coach with over 11 years of experience, drawing from his impressive 15+ years as a volleyball player. Beyond the court, he has made his mark in the fitness world as a CrossFit coach for a decade. Not only is Marcos a skilled CrossFit athlete, but he also owns a successful gym. His passion for fitness and sports extends beyond his professional roles, showcasing his dedication as a fitness enthusiast and true sports fanatic.

Markia Brown-Seetal

Assistant Director

18 Years Volleyball Career
Monsignor Edward Pace High School
2006 – 2018 (JV & Varsity Head Coach)
• 8 District Titles
• 3 District Runner up
• 10 Regional appearances

Rebelle Athletics
2007 – 2012 (15s, 16s)

Coastal Volleyball Academy
2013 – 2018
Girls’ 15 Regional
Girls’ 16 Regional
Girls’ 17 Regional
Boys’ 15 Regional/17 National
Lead Coach for 15s–17s National/Head Coach 17U

Alonzo Mourning Senior High School
2022 “Coach of the Year”
2018 – 2022
• 1 District Title
• 3 District Runner Up
• 1 GMAC Title
• 2 Regional apparencies

Wildfire Volleyball Academy
2018 – Present
Assistant Director for 12/13 Regional Teams

Rezart Belli

Assistant Director

Rezart Belli is a volleyball coach with over 5 years of experience in coaching. He started his career as an Assistant coach in 2019 at the Wildfire volleyball Academy and worked his way up to become the Assistant Director of the club. Rezi is passionate about volleyball and in his youth Rezi was a professional volleyball player representing Albania in volleyball tournaments outside of the country and also playing competitively with the Tirana volleyball team locally. Rezi is a firm believer in “Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, practicing, sacrifice and above all- love what you do”!

Arthur Kosakowski

Coach

Club Coaching Experience
Wildfire Volleyball Academy (Sunrise, FL) 2016-present
Hardrock Volleyball Club (Nashua, NH) 2014-2016
Central Jersey Volleyball Academy (Flemington, NJ) 2013

College Coaching Experience
University of Miami (Coral Gables, FL) 2016-2018
Franklin Pierce University (Rindge, NH) 2014-2016

High School Coaching Experience
Watchung Hills Regional High School (Warren, NJ) 2012-2014

Travis Nichols

Coach

Travis Nichols comes to Wildfire with over a decade of coaching experience across the club, high school, and collegiate levels. Travis is currently the Assistant Coach at Lynn University, a position he has held since 2019. During that time frame, Lynn has qualified for the NCAA Tournament every year, including the program’s first ever Sweet 16 appearances in 2023. Travis has helped coach Lynn to their first ever Sunshine State Conference Championship in 2019. Since his arrival at Lynn, the Fighting Knights have amassed 15 All-Conference players, 10 AVCA All-Region players (including the 2019 Region Player of the Year), 10 AVCA All-Americans, and 2 CoSIDA Academic All-Americans.

Travis started coaching with Wildfire for the 2021-2022 Season. That year his 17’s team won a USAV National Championship in Indianapolis. He previously spent time at both Boomers Volleyball Academy and USA South Volleyball Club. While at Boomers, Travis coached his 12’s team to a 5th place finish at USAV Nationals in 2019.

Robert Perez

Coach

35+ year of Volleyball coaching experience

• Archbishop McCarthy girls/ Boys Volleyball head coach / director 2022- present
• Wildfire Volleyball 2015- present
• FHSAA Official 2005 – present
• FVPR professional Volleyball League
• Several teams 1989-1993
• PUR womens National team head coach 18U NORCECA 1991-1992
• Girls High School Volleyball coach SJ , PR
• Several Schools
• University of El Turabo Volleyball Head Coach 1991-1992
• Borinquen Coqui Volleyball coach 1987- 1990
• Criollas Caguas Volleyball coach 1991-1993
• GJNC 14U runner up 2022 Indianapolis
• 3 time High School coach of the year 1989,1990,1992 PR
• FIVA Level 1,2,3 certified SJ Puerto Rico 1989

Anissa Giamonna

Coach

My name is Anissa, I’ve been playing volleyball since 2013. I played on JV my freshman year at high school, West Broward High School. then I made varsity sophomore to senior year. i started playing club volleyball in 2015 at Wildfire, only played 3 seasons of club. Played two seasons in college at Johnson and Wales (NAIA). Started coaching volleyball here at Wildfire in 2016 while I was still in high school and playing club.  I would go to my younger sister’s practices when Ore was her coach and follow his lead. I started in the TAP Program which is now called I AM. My first team was a 12-state black, never finished the season because of the pandemic. Took a year break because I started working a full-time job. I came back in 2022, coached a 12-state black team and a 16-state black team. in 2023, coached another 12-state black team and an 17/18 state black team. This season i decided to challenge myself and coach a national team. Very excited to see the growth of the girls by the end of the season.

Emilio Ramrio

Coach

Emilo Ramiro has been coaching volleyball since 1984, starting with Puerto Rico middle and highs schools and various clubs. He also coach in the Gold Coast in Boca Raton and this is his 10^th year at Wildfire Volleyball Academy.

Sabrina

Coach

Sabrina Correa has been coaching at Wildfire for 5 years. She has coached ages 5-18 in the I AM Program and recently has coached 15’s and 13’s in the State Black program.  Additionally, to coaching at Wildfire, Coach Correa also played at the club from 2013-2017

Stacy Johnson

Coach

Played Varsity volleyball in middle school/high school at Trinity Preparatory in Winter Park, FL Was also a Varsity softball and soccer player and track/cross-county runner.

Ran track and cross-country in college.

Volleyball Coaching:

➢ St. Andrews JV Coach and Varsity Assistant Coach, 3 years

➢ FAU High Girls Varsity Head Coach, 4 years

➢ Head Girls Varsity Posnack (Coached Player of the Year)

➢ Florida Bible Christian School Head Girls Varsity Coach

➢ North Broward Preparatory Head Middle School Coach

➢ Fort Lauderdale High School, Head JV and Varsity Coach, 3 years

➢ Hillel Community Day School Middle School Head Coach

➢ Yeshiva High School Varsity Head Coach

➢ Pine Crest Junior High Coach

Volleyball Club: Wildfire Volleyball Club Regional Coach, 3 years (Currently 13 Black Regional 1)

Tribe Volleyball Club (3 years Regional Head Coach) Rival Volleyball Club 13U Head Coach

OBV 12U/13U Head Coach

Coach of 5 other sports

Luis Pico

Coach

• 36 years of coaching experience between Puerto Rican National Federation, USAV, FHSAA among other organizations.
• 22 Years of experience coaching in Mandaring HS( JAX), Bishop Moore HS (ORL), Gateway HS(KISS), South Plantation HS ( Plantation) and Pompano Beach HS(Pompano) Making the FHSAA Regional Tournaments every year.
• 22 years as a Travel Team Coach, coaching for Jacksonville Jrs., Central Fl Volleyball Club, Club Fl., UPPS Performance, Rival Volleyball Academy, Boomers Volleyball Academy and Wildfire Volleyball Club . Reaching the USAV National Tournament Multiple times.
• Coach Pico is a USAV IMPACT Certified coach and a Certified International Volleyball Federation Level III coach.

Yolanda Delgado

Coach

Yolanda Delgado’s volleyball career started when she was 14 years old. From 1985 until 1996 Yolanda represented her country Peru starting as middle and right-side hitter for the national volleyball indoor team. Furthermore, Yolanda continued her successful career playing for Peru’s national Beach volleyball team. During those dedicated years, Yolanda earned multiple awards and recognition, including an honors award from the ex-Peruvian President.

Yolanda Delgado’s volleyball career involves several tournaments in which Delgado won many championships. Some highlighted tournament include; Five Worlds Cups (Japan, China, and Peru), Two goodwill games in the USA, Six South American Cups (Brazil, Argentina, and Peru), Grand Prix, Pan-American tournament (Cuba), the Olympic in Atlanta 1996, and many more international clubs tournaments.

In 2002 and 2003, Yolanda Delgado joined the Miami Dade College volleyball team in which her teammate and her won the NJCCA Championships.

For 5 years, Yolanda Delgado has run a successful volleyball Academy in Peru where several girls have progressed in their own volleyball career.

Lastly, Delgado’s coaching experiences include twelve years with Wildfire Volleyball Academy, three years with The Sagemont School, and one year with Franklin Academy. Currently Yolanda Delgado is an assistant coach at Miami Dade College.

Throughout all these accomplishment and experiences, Delgado has strengthened her ability to build strong competitive teams.

Tammy Campbell

Coach

Coach Tammy began her volleyball journey as a player at Utah State University.  She was a DS, pin hitter, and setter.  She served as team captain for two years.  After graduating from Utah State as a teacher and she began her coaching career immediately after leaving school. 

In August 1993, she became Broward Community College’s Head Volleyball Coach, where she stayed for 2 years while working on her Master’s Degree in Exercise Science from FAU.  She was fortunate enough to be mentored by several great coaches in that time including Dave Nichols, Cookie Stevens and Coach Lyelin. Afterwards, she decided to move into the high school environment to spend more time with her growing family. 

Tammy played professional beach volleyball for a total of 15 years while continuing to coach at both the high school and club levels.  She has enjoyed seeing her children grow up in the volleyball community and make so many great friends along the way. She has coached players from 10u to 18u and is currently coaching the 18u National American team at Wildfire during her 3rd year with the club.  

Sydney Cook

Coach

Coach Sydney Cook honed her skills as a player at Wildfire before making a commitment to play Division II volleyball at Nova Southeastern University. Drawing from her collegiate experience, Sydney has seamlessly transitioned into coaching, contributing her to expertise to Wildfire athletes for four consecutive years, shaping aspiring players with her passion and knowledge of the game

Makayla Adams

Coach

I am Makayla Adams. I currently am the head coach for Wildfire volleyball 14 Regional Black. I’ve played volleyball throughout the years starting from when I was 6-7 years of age when it was club Florida. Other teams I’ve played is Boomers, OBV, Rival, Wildfire and Tribe. I played Libero/Ds and was a setter at times in school volleyball. I’ve always played club volleyball and started my journey in school in high school sophomore year on the varsity team at Coral Springs high school. Playing in school encouraged me to help the Jv & varsity girls gain knowledge on the things I’ve learned on a club volleyball level, also to encourage them to join a club team. I helped assist my school coach when needed. I’ve always wanted to carry volleyball with me, I started as an assistant coach after I graduated for Tribe volleyball in 2020, I was also a cheerleader from kindergarten up until 4th grade when I started to focus only on volleyball. Known characteristics will be athleticism, outgoing, vibrant, and kind.

My goal as a coach is to sustain respectable/strong athletes. It is important to me to not only be a coach to the players but to be a reliable mentor for the players. Promote positive working relations with athletes/guardians. Leading the girls to experience victories, instructing the aspect of volleyball on technique and to skillfully help players make conscious decisions to improve their performance level and also to enjoy the game of volleyball most importantly!

Alejandro Medina

Coach

My name is Alejandro Medina, I am 24 years old. I attended Broward College and studied Marine Engineering and now I work for a private company, assembling boats for the police and different rescue companies. I went to Cypress Bay high school and played volleyball for 3 years as an Outside Hitter. I also played in the Open Boys division level for my Club volleyball team at MVP volleyball Academy. I am originally from Puerto Rico where I fell in love with the game watching my older brother play. This is my first-year coaching, and I am ready to keep learning and getting better in this new chapter of my life.

Elizabeth Price

Coach

My name’s Elizabeth Price, I’m from Tampa, FL but moved to Fort Lauderdale to pursue my academic and volleyball career at Nova Southeastern University where I am currently studying exercise science. I am excited to start my first year of coaching with the Wildfire community.

Varshini Panuganti

Coach

My name is Varshini Panuganti and I am from Longmont, Colorado. I went to Niwot High School where I played volleyball for 4 years. I also played club volleyball at Norco Volleyball Club and The Diff Volleyball Club. In the past, I have coached at Aircats Volleyball Club. I am currently a student at Nova Southeastern University where I am playing volleyball and getting my degree.

Melissa Wray

Coach

With over 30 years of intense dedication to volleyball, both as a player and a coach, my journey embodies resilience and a deep commitment to the sport’s principles. I believe in fostering a profound love for volleyball, cultivating a cohesive team environment, and unlocking individual potential through collaborative strategies.

My passion for volleyball ignited at the age of 13 when a coach’s discouragement fueled my determination. Rather than succumbing, I channeled it into becoming a top player in New York State. My journey led me through playing for club and Junior Olympic teams, eventually earning a college scholarship. At Dowling College, I played a pivotal role in securing several ECC Div II championships, showcasing my skills as both a middle and right-side player. My journey culminated at Stony Brook University, where I wrapped up my playing career as a Division I athlete.

Post-graduation, my coaching path began with the Long Island Volleyball Club, where I coached 15s and 16s. Once I relocated to South Florida, I continued shaping young athletes’ skills at the high school level. Establishing a volleyball program at Miami Edison Senior High, I propelled aspiring athletes toward scholarships at Miami Dade College while also coaching at Rebelle Athletics Volleyball Club. My dedication was acknowledged by the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) for exceptional leadership and commitment to team sports.

In 2023, I joined Wildfire Volleyball Academy, assuming the role of coach for one of the 16 State Black Club teams. Volleyball’s impact extends far beyond its technicalities, shaping my character profoundly. Values like teamwork, discipline, and leadership, ingrained in the sport, transcend the court, influencing both my personal and professional life. Setbacks, whether on the court or in personal challenges, became steppingstones for growth. Embracing failure as an avenue for improvement instilled in me patience, perseverance, and the relentless pursuit of self-improvement.

Hector

Coach

Hello, my name is Hector! I am from Peru, living in US for 23 years, and have played volleyball, mainly defense and right side, since I was 14 years old. I started coaching in Peru until I got to the US, where I have coached here for 9 years now. I’ve coached different teams in South Florida and have gone to numerous types of tournaments including ESPN and AAU Nationals too. I am now in Wildfire and put my best foot forward for my team.

Sarah Willey

Coach

My name is Sarah Willey and I am from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. I attend Barry University and I am studying Business Healthcare Administration, I also play volleyball there and I am a Libero/DS. I played my first 2 years of volleyball at Boomers Volleyball Academy, then finished my last 3 years here at Wildfire Volleyball Academy, playing in the national team and winning a bid to compete at Junior Olympics my 17’s year. This is my first year coaching and hope for many more year of this experience!

Ivana Zujovic

Coach

My name is Ivana Zujovic, and I’m originally from Tampa, Florida. I now attend Barry University, where I play on the volleyball team as a middle blocker. I’m majoring in biology and hope to do something in the medical field. I’ve been playing volleyball for about 7 years now and finished my last two years at TEAM Kiwi in Tampa, both years where my team won a bid to play at Nationals. I have three brothers and a younger sister who also plays volleyball. This is my first year coaching a team.

Daniel Runha

Coach

São Paulo , Brazil 

•Double Major 

Marketing & Sports Management 

•MBA 

•Player 

Played competitively 18 years 

Brazil – Banespa Volleyball Club (12 years)University Paulista (2 years )

São Paulo State Team (3years)

Drafted Brazilian National Team Sub 17 

United States NCAA Division 1  (4 years)

•Coach 

Over 10 years of experience coaching children, teenagers and adults. 

Assistant Coach NCAA Division 2 (1 year) 

Beach Volleyball Coach Barcelona (8 years) 

Coach Unprivileged Areas & Refugees (4 years) 

Lee Ann Niesel Gasbarro

Coach

Meet Lee Ann Niesel Gasbarro.  Lee Ann’s journey began with a successful high school career at St. Thomas Aquinas as a Varsity Volleyball and Softball player from 1995 to 1999, winning a state volleyball championship in 1995.

Taking her talents to Nova Southeastern University from 2000 to 2002, Lee Ann played both Volleyball and Softball. A libero on the court and shortstop on the field, Lee Ann achieved a Bachelor’s degree in business administration and a Master’s Degree in Education Sports Management.

Lee Ann’s achievements include ranking 6th all-time for digs per match (33) and 3rd all-time for service aces per match (8) during her time at Nova Southeastern University.

Beyond her playing days, Lee Ann transitioned into coaching, dedicating a decade to Nova High School from 2003 to 2012. Lee Ann led the Titans to their first state playoff appearances in 2010 and 2011. She was selected to serve as the BCAA All-Star coach in 2005 and 2009.

In 2003, she was a founding member of Wildfire Volleyball along side Ore Pablos, with their goal of building volleyball players one skill at a time.

Currently, Lee Ann is a physical education teacher and head coach for the girls and boys volleyball teams at Tequesta Trace Middle.

In her personal life she finds joy in being happily married to Richie Gasbarro and raising three children—Rocco, Cali, and Tori in Plantation.

Lee Ann Niesel Gasbarro’s journey is a testament to her passion for the game and her enduring impact on the players she mentors.

Isabella Rangel

Coach

Isabella Rangel from Caracas, Venezuela and has lived in Weston, Florida since 2011. She will graduate in May of 2027 with a bachelor’s degree in advertising and public relations with a minor in photography. Isa has been playing volleyball for 10 years and is currently playing for Barry University both Indoor and Beach Volleyball. Her experience includes her time playing for Wildfire Volleyball Club and Cypress Bay high school. She’s been coaching since she was 16 at the IAM program.